Project Officer | Land Use

Do you want to make a difference in the shaping of our city? The City of Parramatta is going through unprecedented change and transformation as we grow and transform into a Global City. The intensity of growth and investment in City of Parramatta means that Council, their partners, and community have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to shape the City’s future.

We are a passionate group of professionals who want to make a difference.   This is your opportunity to join our team and help us tackle often complex challenges to deliver high quality planning and design outcomes for the benefit of our community. We are working on projects in Camellia/Rosehill, Epping, Melrose Park, Wentworth Point, Westmead and many other areas as well as our exciting and growing Parramatta CBD where we’re based.

  About the Role We are recruiting a Project Officer within the Major Projects and Precincts planning team who will assist and support the delivery of site specific and precinct-wide Planning Proposals to achieve specific outcomes identified in the Parramatta Local Strategic Planning Statement, Parramatta 2038. The Major Projects and Precincts team forms part of the broader City Planning and Design team, which is multi-disciplinary and ensures we can target the strategic response to the City’s opportunities and challenges.

  This role will suit those accustomed to a fast-paced working environment and who can quickly change focus or prioritise their work program as needed.   About You

The successful applicant will be passionate about strategic planning and making a real difference to the lives of those who live, work and play in Parramatta. This role will suit those who wish to further their skillset by working on complex applications within a fast-paced working environment and who can quickly change focus or prioritise their work program as needed.   Applicants will have: A tertiary qualification in strategic planning or equivalent with demonstrable experience in a similar role, which may include working in culture, economic development, social or environmental roles.

Experience in assessing Planning Proposals and preparing related reporting. Experience with strategy, multidisciplinary teams and delivering to a high standard to meet organisational and city needs. Project management skills and experience.

Proven ability to work with initiative and versatility on a wide range of matters, including solving a range of complex planning related problems through innovation and collaboration.   What’s on offer  We are offering an attractive remuneration up to $108,038 per annum based on skills and experience, plus 11% superannuation.   In addition City of Parramatta also offer excellent employee benefits which include:  A range of flexible work arrangements including hybrid WFH arrangements 14 weeks paid parental leave Access to

Long Service Leave after 5 years Central Parramatta location (Public transport at our door, discounted parking) Significant leave benefits…

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